South Africa coal news
Coal miners must commit to investing sustainably to create jobs, says Menar
Juniors and majors need to work closely together in the interest of ensuring the future stability of the sector.
Coal, a reliable and cheap energy source – Canyon Coal
South Africa must turn its coal resource endowment into revenue, jobs and broader economic development, Canyon Coal Executive Chairperson Vuslat Bayoglu has said.
Sibambene Coal changing the landscape of South African coal mining
For its part, Sibambene have created 12 companies that are owned mainly by black women and young people, including four community owned entities, with around 120 beneficiaries in total.
Coal is critical to enabling South Africa’s stability and future growth
“High input costs to power generation, including coal, ultimately cause higher electricity prices which is detrimental to South Africa's economy,” says Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
Eskom’s Medupi Unit 3 attains commercial operation status
Unit 3’s commercial operation achievement will surely alleviate the pressure on the electricity national grid.
New report on coal testing and laboratories in South Africa added to ResearchAndMarkets offering
South32, Glencore, Sasol and Exxaro Resources are reported to be major players in South Africa’s coal mining market.
ResearchAndMarkets.com adds new report on South African coal to its portfolio
A new report titled: ‘The Coal Mining Sector, including Coal Testing and Laboratories in South Africa 2019’ has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's portfolio.
Kangra to allocate unencumbered shares to workers and community in a historic first
On 2 May, Kangra Coal announced its plans to allocate free-carry (unencumbered) shares to workers and local communities for the first time since the mine was established in 1957.
An update on the Mbeya Coal to Power Project
Kibo Energy PLC, an Africa-focused energy company, has announced that it has received formal notice from the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) inviting it to develop the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP) for the export market.
Kusile Unit 3 achieves synchronisation to the national grid
On 14 April, Kusile power plant achieved a new milestone when Unit 3 was synchronised to the grid and produced its first power in the early evening that day, eight months ahead of schedule.